luci an inflatable solar powered lantern by MPOWERD at CES 2013

luci’ – an inflatable solar powered lantern by mpowerd

developed in america by MPOWERD, ‘luci’, the inflatable solar powered lantern was conceived to empower the developing world, providing greater equity to those without access to electricity. weighing only 3.8 ounces, luci incorporates the functions of a task light, flash light and diffused lantern and is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery – most importantly, it retains its charge forup to three months.

shown at the 2013 CES in las vegas, the lamp was designed to be lightweight and collapsible for travel, becoming durable and reliable in the most extreme weather conditions and can easily be attached to a wall or ceiling. independent from the power grid, the lantern is ideal for situations where light is inaccessible or unaffordable, making it a clean, low-cost, sustainable energy provider.

the lantern can be used for visibility when biking

child with luci

school kids with luci in haiti

school kids with luci in haiti

 collapsed view of luci

luci with collapsable packaging in background

‘say hello to luci’video courtesy of MPOWERD